Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 12:1-25
Events in Jerusalem (12:1-25)Back in Jerusalem the church was experiencing much difficulty. The Jews in general were becoming restless concerning the free mixing between Jewish and Gentile Christians, and were angry at the apostles for encouraging it. The governor at that time, Herod Agrippa I (a grandson of Herod the Great), knew it was not wise to let the Jews become too excited. Therefore, in an effort to please them he took action against the apostles by having one of them, James, executed... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:11-15
Acts 12:11-15. When Peter was come to himself And perceived that the extraordinary things which had been shown him were not visionary representations, but real facts; and when he saw where he was; he said, Now know I of a surety, that the Lord In whose cause I was upon the point of suffering; hath sent his angel, and delivered me As he formerly did, Acts 5:19. I know that my deliverance is real and effectual; out of the hand of Herod Who not only intended my destruction, but thought... read more